Synthetic Cardiac Stem Cell Developed
Researchers have developed a synthetic version of a cardiac stem cell that could be used in off-the-shelf applications, according to a study... Read more
Most Read 2016 Cardiology Stories
Thank you to our Editor-in-Chief, Cardiology, Prof. Tienush Rassaf, our authors and contributors for their good advice and great ideas. We look... Read more
New Appropriate Use Criteria for Coronary Revascularisation
The American College of Cardiology and several partner organisations have released updated appropriate use criteria for performing coronary... Read more
Women Fare Better than Men 1 Year after Valve Replacement
A new study looking at the longer-term outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) shows that survival rate is higher in women... Read more
New Guidelines: Surgical Ablation Can Reduce Afib
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has issued major recommendations for the use of surgical ablation when treating atrial fibrillation (Afib),... Read more
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How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss Heart Foundation. I initiated the foundation of the Herzstiftung Olten 25 years ago. I realised, that a national organisation has difficulty to reach people on the ground. National heart foundations are usually supporting cardiovascular research and besides are active in making... Read more
Why I’m a Cardiofeminist
A gynaecardiologist means a cardiologist for women. I want better cardiovascular healthcare for females, but I also want a better position for female cardiologists. In the U.S. and many other countries the position of a female cardiologist is still very inferior compared to the male. I know that female cardiologists are more interested in the... Read more
How to Become a Cardiologist in 5 Steps
Like any other job, entering the field of cardiology requires academic experience and intensive training. Despite how simple it sounds, becoming a cardiologist is in fact, not an easy task. It may be tough to get your foot in the door and it is indeed, a long process but with hard work and dedication, you’ll get there in the end. If you aspire... Read more
From Our Journals
Patients Mentoring Executives: Mutual Benefits
Patient-centric healthcare has come strongly into focus in recent years.... Read more
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation: What's Good About It?
The use of APRV has many proposed benefits for patients with lung injury.... Read more
Candida Spp. in the Respiratory Tract
A Real Causality With Worse Outcomes or Just a Marker of Severity? ... Read more
Artificial intelligence and radiology: human-machine collaboration is key
Human-machine collaboration is key. Should radiologists be buying... Read more
Fatal Flaw In Breast Cancer Screening
Impact of Dense Breast Tissue On Reliability Of Mammograms The... Read more
Preclinical Imaging in the Era of Personalised Medicine
Identification of the genetic basis of the therapeutic response obtained... Read more
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